At its meeting last week, the Vilas County board approved bids for the purchase of the chassis/cabs of a plow truck and patrol truck. TheLakelandTimes reports the Vilas County highway commissioner said the approval of the bids is contingent on reviews the specs of each vehicle. Normally bids are taken for truck boxes and plows … Read more
The position of county 4-H coordinator has been expanded in Gogebic County. The current coordinator has been employed part time. The position would now be full time from the beginning of April to the end of November of the upcoming year. TheDailyGlobe reports the County Board of Commissioners chair, Jim Lorenson said the $40,000 salary … Read more
The stalemate continues between the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners and the Gogebic County Fair Board. TheDailyGlobe reports at their last meeting, the commissioners asked the Fair Board for a plan of what the 2024 should look like. The fair board requested more information from the commissioners about what their concept would be. Timelines are … Read more
“The Bessemer Sewer Authority will be receiving funds to update facilities, increase efficiency, and water safety. The city will receive over half a million dollars from the American Rescue Plan, and $254,000 from Michigan’s Drinking Water State revolving fund. The Bessemer system provides drinking water to 1800 residents. A plan to determine the best use … Read more
“The Carnegie Library in Bayfield will be throwing a party in honor of the building’s 120th anniversary. TheDailyPress reports the January Jubilee is scheduled for Saturday, January 13th. Tickets are limited to 100 due to the capacity of the building and its recommended that they be purchased in advance. Proceeds benefit the maintenance and restoration … Read more
“The city has proposed renovations to the Vaughn Public Library that are estimated to cost taxpayers $4.3 million dollars. TheDailyPress reports a group of residents, including Don “Ocky” Jaskowiak, say the money could be better spent and that his property taxes are already too high. The City Council had already voted to borrow money and … Read more
“The Gogebic-Iron Wastewater Authority has begun the upgrades funded by a loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and a grant from the American Rescue Plan. The plant is one of 40 projects funded this year. The upgrades will provide years of water quality in the U.P and northern Wisconsin. The total cost of … Read more
A Wisconsin man hunting in Iron County was recently rescued after a tree fell on him. WXPR reports Ed Mongin 81 of Coleman, Wisconsin was hunting with a group of friends when a tree fell and struck him on the head during a windstorm. When members of his group column’t contact him, they searched, found … Read more
The Ashland County Snowmobile Alliance has announced new officers. The Alliance is composed of the five snowmobile clubs in Ashland County, which work with the various forestry departments to maintain the county’s trail system. TheDailyPress reports at its last meeting, the Alliance’s new officers are Ron Sztyndor, president, from the Ashland club; John Westfahl, vice … Read more
Further investigation into an accident in which a Bayfield Police officer struck a Red Cliff man in November has shown that the man hit was under the influence of drugs. Anthony “Tony” Gardner had methamphetamine, codeine and THC in his system prior to the accident, and was walking in the road and wearing dark clothing … Read more